'''31 January 2013:''' Note that we have posted the revised version of the course syllabus on the web site, reflecting changes that have already been recorded in the web version of the syllabus (below). <br>

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'''31 January 2013:''' Note that we have posted the revised hardcopy version of the '''course syllabus''' on the web site, reflecting changes that have already been recorded in the web version of the syllabus (below). The link to it is under '''"Course Resources,"''' below.<br>

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'''4 February 2013:''' A study guide for the first lecture exam has been posted. The link to the guide can be found in the on-line syllabus, below. If we modify this study guide between now and February 14th, I will post an announcement here and the new version of the study guide will replace the old one at the same link.

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'''4 February 2013:''' A study guide for the first lecture exam has been posted. The link to the guide can be found under '''"Course Resources,"''' below, and within the on-line syllabus. If we modify this study guide between now and February 14th, I will post an announcement here and the new version will automatically replace the old one.<br>

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'''6 February 2013:''' Under '''"Course Resources,"''' below, we have posted a few sample exam questions to help you study for the first lecture exam. Because of various changes in the course format, we have no complete lecture exams from previous years to post.<br>

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'''7 February 2013:''' In preparation for the review sessions coming up on Monday and Tuesday, you can '''e-mail specific questions''' to your TA that can then be answered and discussed at the review sessions.<br>

'''Updated 29 January 2013''' -- There will be '''two''' review sessions for the first exam on Thursday, February 14th. They will be:<br><br> '''Monday, February 11th, 6-8PM''' in '''BioPhysics Building Rm 130''' (students L-Z, Brigette Z.) <br> and <br>'''Tuesday, Feburary 12th, 6-8PM''' in '''BioPhysics Building Rm 131''' (students A-K, Geert G.).<br><br> Review sessions are structured to answer any questions you might have encountered while studying or going over the example exam. Please come to the review session with specific questions. If you can not attend either review session but have questions pertaining to the course material prior to the exam please contact your assigned TA to set up a time to meet.<br><br>

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'''Updated 29 January 2013''' -- There will be '''two''' review sessions for the first exam on Thursday, February 14th. They will be:<br><br> '''Monday, February 11th, 6-8PM''' in '''BioPhysics Building Rm 130''' (students L-Z, Brigette Z.), and <br>'''Tuesday, Feburary 12th, 6-8PM''' in '''BioPhysics Building Rm 131''' (students A-K, Geert G.).<br><br> Review sessions are structured to answer any questions you might have encountered while studying or going over the example exam. Please come to the review session with specific questions -- or, you can e-mail questions to your TA ahead of time. If you can not attend either review session but have questions pertaining to the course material prior to the exam please contact your assigned TA to set up a time to meet.<br><br>

==Evolution in the News==

==Evolution in the News==

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'''5 February 2013''', New York Times online: [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/science/pigeons-a-darwin-favorite-carry-new-clues-to-evolution.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130205&_r=0 '''Darwin and pigeon breeding''']<br><br>

Grading

EEB 2245: Your grade will be based on your performance in 4 lecture exams and a 1-hour final exam (cumulative). Your lowest score on the 4 lecture exams will be dropped. Your 3 remaining scores and your score on the final exam will each constitute one quarter of your final grade. University regulations require that students who miss the final exam without an excuse from the Dean of Students receive an F for that exam. Thus, you are required to take the final exam.

Note: because you are allowed to drop your lowest score, we will not give make-up exams.

EEB 2245W: Your final grade in the lecture portion of the course will be calculated as above. If you are taking the W version of the course, that grade will constitute 75% of your final course grade. Your grade in the W part of the course, as determined by your “W” instructor, will constitute the remaining 25% of your final course grade, except that an F in the W part of the course will result in an F for the entire course. An F in the lecture part of the course will also result in an F for the entire course. Refer to the 2245W website for further information. Dr. Kristiina Hurme (TLS 379A; tel: 486-5434; kristiina.hurme@uconn.edu) is the coordinator of the W part of the course.

Announcements

31 January 2013: Note that we have posted the revised hardcopy version of the course syllabus on the web site, reflecting changes that have already been recorded in the web version of the syllabus (below). The link to it is under "Course Resources," below.

4 February 2013: A study guide for the first lecture exam has been posted. The link to the guide can be found under "Course Resources," below, and within the on-line syllabus. If we modify this study guide between now and February 14th, I will post an announcement here and the new version will automatically replace the old one.

6 February 2013: Under "Course Resources," below, we have posted a few sample exam questions to help you study for the first lecture exam. Because of various changes in the course format, we have no complete lecture exams from previous years to post.

7 February 2013: In preparation for the review sessions coming up on Monday and Tuesday, you can e-mail specific questions to your TA that can then be answered and discussed at the review sessions.

Course Resources

EEB2245 syllabus (printable)

Study Guide for Exam 1 (latest version)

Sample exam questions to help you study for Exam 1.

Review Sessions

Updated 29 January 2013 -- There will be two review sessions for the first exam on Thursday, February 14th. They will be:

Review sessions are structured to answer any questions you might have encountered while studying or going over the example exam. Please come to the review session with specific questions -- or, you can e-mail questions to your TA ahead of time. If you can not attend either review session but have questions pertaining to the course material prior to the exam please contact your assigned TA to set up a time to meet.